Academic information

To come to Deakin as a study abroad or exchange student, you must meet certain academic requirements and undertake a minimum unit (subject) load.

Academic entry requirements

To be eligible for
entry into a trimester long exchange program, students must have completed a
minimum of two trimesters of full-time study outside Australia with a GPA of
2.6 out of 4 (or equivalent).

Credit conversion guide

One Deakin University credit point is equivalent to:

United States: 3–4 credits

United Kingdom: approximately 7.5 ECTS or 15 credits

Europe: approximately 7.5 ECTS.

English language requirement

You will need to meet our English language requirements to study at Deakin University. All incoming undergraduate students are required to meet English Band A.All incoming postgraduate students are required to meet English Band B.

Units from the following study areas have a higher English Requirement –· Creative Writing· Education· Law· Nursing· Social WorkFor more information click on the link below.

Pre-approved study options

Deakin has a great range of pre-approved study options available. These have no prerequisites, meaning your application is processed faster. You’re welcome to either design your own study plan or take one of our recommended study options.

Internships at Deakin

Both the Faculty of Arts and Education and the Faculty of Business and Law offer internships to current students, subject to some criteria. These include internships based outside of Victoria and Australia.

Arts and education

The Faculty of Arts and Education offers current students internship opportunities, so long as they’ve met certain criteria. This includes first completing at least one trimester of study at Deakin, and having at least 12 credit points in your studies.

Business and law

The Faculty of Business and Law also has internship opportunities available for students who meet certain criteria. As well as first completing at least one trimester of study at Deakin, and having at least 12 credit points in your studies you're required to:

source your own internship opportunity (host organisation)

not enrol in an internship unit until your application to undertake the internship has been approved.

Exchange students who complete two or more trimesters at Deakin and who meet the above criteria may also be able to participate in the faculty’s work-integrated learning program (workplace learning).